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I've been doing a lot of research on here and have not found a thread addressing the need for a JC temp control if using in a refrigerator. Since optimal temps for fermenting ales is approx 65-70 degrees, is a device needed on a standard compact fridge? And yes, I ask because I'm cheap :p

Like the others stated, soaking in oxyclean does wonders with no need to scrub

I bottled this yesterday after 34 days in the primary. The OG was 1.052 and the FG 1.017. The FG was a bit higher than I anticipated. However, it smelled great and had a nice roasted taste. I'll post a pic in a couple of weeks when its time to pop one open!

Good thread. I too am interested in taking a shot at mead. Since most mead is still, do you bottle directly from the carboy?

It took them long enough though. In fact, they still havent taken complete responsibility, for they keep trying to separate their business from the merchant processor. As consumers, we do not separate the two.

Cool. I remember AHS stating that they pinpointed the purchase date between early Jan and early Feb. Hopefully they got their act together Now about their customer service.........:D

Thanks for the advice everyone! I think I'll split the batch in half and bottle half with lactose and the other half without. Live and learn I suppose

So will I just end up with a regular stout? Weird thing is my OG landed spot on to recipe

am I just peeing in the wind if I just let ferment and ride it out? Help!! Recipe Type: Extract Yeast: Windsor Yeast Starter: None Additional Yeast or Yeast Starter: None Batch Size (Gallons): 5 Original Gravity: 1.052 Final Gravity: 1.024 IBU: ~17 Boiling Time (Minutes): 60 Color...

Agreed, I undoubtedly think that the weak link is in the CC processor. But from a customer's standpoint, the retailer and processor are one in the same No, I havent checked out WAY yet. I work in the west valley and need to make a point on checking them out. Heard from this board nothing but...

Currently in the 20th minute of boiling. Will check in with OG and all that. Looks like a great recipe

Proof like in court of law and affidavits? No, but considering I only use that card for online purchases and havent made one with it in 4 months prior (coupled with the victims on this boards), its a reasonable assumption that the leak came from AHS. Take that :p And Ive also determined that...

I contacted AHS and asked if they would grant me free shipping on my next order as compensation for my troubles. They dodged the issue and the result in the end was a no. Heck, they arent even claiming full responsibility yet despite all that has occurred. Piss poor service. Someone needs to...

Interesting. I have been keeping mine around 70 for the entire 3-4 weeks in the primary. Am I doing something wrong by not placing it in a cooler environment?

I used Wyeast American Wheat 1010 and its been fermenting for 12 days now

Youre right, it was corn sugar. So I guess a 1.015 would be about right?

I purchased an extract recipe kit (session beer) from AHS (and yes, that order ended in my bank account being hacked) as well as one of their 1% alcohol boost thingys. The estimated FG is 1.012. However, since I added the boost shouldnt the FG be a bit higher?

That beer has definitely deserved that recognition. Hideously bad

They got mine too. And yes, I also purchased from AHS. The charges showed up as 'British Gas'. This sucks because I really like AHS but if they dont have their act together I wont shop there again unless I'm in Austin and have cash

*adds RT's recipe to list*